GamesBeat Launches New APAC Report: “Creating Opportunities for Video Games in Asia” Presented by Xsolla

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 18, 2025--

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces the release of GamesBeat’s latest report, Creating Opportunities for Video Games in Asia, presented by Xsolla. The second in the GamesBeat Reports series, this in-depth analysis explores the rapidly evolving Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and its critical role in shaping the global games industry.

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Curated by GamesBeat’s editorial team and authored by Dean Takahashi, Rachel Kaser, and the GamesBeat Partnerships group with contributions from the Xsolla APAC team, the report examines the distinct ecosystems of Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, three markets whose combined strengths are setting new standards for innovation, monetization, and cultural influence across interactive entertainment.

Asia now represents the world’s largest and most diverse gaming region, accounting for more than 286 million gamers across six core markets in Southeast Asia alone, a mobile gaming sector valued at $14.8 billion in 2025, and growth rates outpacing Western markets by nearly two-to-one.

Among the report’s key insights:

“The APAC region represents one of the most exciting frontiers in gaming today,” said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Xsolla. Partnering with GamesBeat on this report underscores our shared mission to help developers and publishers understand the regional nuances, monetization strategies, cultural trends, and infrastructure that are critical to success. These insights illuminate where innovation is happening now and where global opportunities are emerging next.”

Dean Takahashi, Editorial Director of GamesBeat Reports, added:
“Asia isn’t just influencing the gaming world; it’s leading it. From Japan’s narrative depth and Korea’s esports mastery to Southeast Asia’s mobile revolution, this region is writing the next chapter of interactive entertainment. Our goal with this report, in partnership with Xsolla, is to provide actionable data and context that help the industry grow smarter and more globally connected.”

The GamesBeat Reports series showcases how regional markets are influencing global trends through data-driven insights and expert perspectives. This second installment builds on the success of The State of the Industry: Dubai Report(August 2025 ) and continues the mission to expand global understanding of how gaming ecosystems evolve worldwide.

Download the report:Creating Opportunities for Video Games in Asia.

Explore regional market data, esports insights, and the emerging opportunities driving growth across APAC.

Read more about GamesBeat ’s latest report, Creating Opportunities for Video Games in Asia, presented by Xsolla, by visiting: xsolla.pro/gb-asia-report

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

About GamesBeat

GamesBeat is the leading independent media platform dedicated to covering the gaming, entertainment, and tech industries – delivering news and connections that impact the broader global business landscape. Dean Takahashi started GamesBeat in 2008. Since then, GamesBeat has been the trusted heart of the gaming industry’s growth. GamesBeat has had a loyal global community, reaching C-suite executives, decision makers, developers, publishers, investors, tech providers, and enthusiasts. With GB MAX, GamesBeat is advancing its mission to provide senior executives and decision-makers with the insight and strategic connections they need to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy. GamesBeat is the destination for highly-impactful news, content, and live events that drive industry conversations, foster connections, and create opportunities for collaboration.

For more information, visit gamesbeat.com

(Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Xsolla)

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DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia delayed on Wednesday the deportation of a Scottish crime boss arrested on the resort island of Bali in connection with large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering.

Steven Lyons, a senior figure in an international crime syndicate who had spent months on the run, would now be deported on Thursday, according to Husnan Handano, a spokesperson for Bali’s immigration office, without giving a reason for the delay.

Lyons, 45, was originally to be sent to Spain via Doha by Qatar Airways on Wednesday evening.

Lyons was detained on Saturday on arrival at Bali’s Ngurah Rai international airport from Singapore, after the immigration system flagged him based on an Interpol Red Notice issued at Spain’s request. A Red Notice is an alert issued by Interpol at the request of a member country for police worldwide to arrest a suspect for extradition.

The alleged leader of the Lyons crime family, he was based in Scotland and was wanted in Spain and Britain. He has been on Spain’s wanted list for about two years, following a murder there in 2024.

Bali Police Chief Daniel Adityajaya said his arrest was part of a joint investigation involving Spanish and Scottish police.

Lyons is alleged to have led a transnational criminal network operating out of Scotland that controlled narcotics trafficking routes from Spain to the United Kingdom. His organized crime ring is suspected of using shell companies for money laundering in Europe and the Middle East — including in Spain, Scotland, England, Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain and Turkey.

Prior to his arrest in Bali, police in Scotland and Spain had carried out raids in connection with the case that led to several arrests. Suspects were also detained in Turkey, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates.

Scottish media have reported that Lyons survived a 2006 shooting in Glasgow that killed his cousin and later moved to Spain before settling in Dubai, in the UAE. Last May, his brother and an associate were shot and killed in a suspected gangland shooting at a beachfront bar in Fuengirola, southern Spain.

Karmini reported from Jakarta, Indonesia.

A Scottish man identified as Steven Lyons, who is described as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate, center, is escorted by police officers at the regional police headquarters in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo)

A Scottish man identified as Steven Lyons, who is described as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate, center, is escorted by police officers at the regional police headquarters in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo)